ERIC Number: EJ1232759
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 17
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Planning a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Curriculum for Young Children: A Collaborative Project for Pre-Service Teacher Education Students
Pawilen, Greg Tabios; Yuzon, Marie Rose A.
International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, v11 n2 p130-146 2019
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM is one of the important innovations currently implemented in Philippine education. This is in recognition of the importance of STEM education for the development of learner. This study focuses on how to plan a STEM curriculum for young children. It aims to present the result of a study conducted in one-semester undergraduate class on STEM for Young Children that was offered for second year and third year pre-service teacher education students. The classes were used to train pre-service teacher education students to plan curriculum and instruction for STEM for young children. The results of the study includes (1) things to consider in developing STEM curriculum, (2) criteria for selecting STEM activities, (3) content standards for STEM curriculum, (4) important skills to be developed, and (5) criteria for selecting instructional materials. Planning a STEM curriculum for young children can be an alternative program to develop gifted potentials of young Filipino learners.
Descriptors: STEM Education, Foreign Countries, Young Children, Undergraduate Study, Preservice Teacher Education, Curriculum Development, Instruction, Learning Activities, Course Content, Skill Development, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach, Preschool Education, Academically Gifted
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Philippines
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